Innocence
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Chapter 10
A few hours later, Sasuke snuggles further into the warmth that his blankets were providing. He didn't know why he felt so ridiculously comfortable. It had always been a comfortable bed, but this was ridiculous.
Itachi smiles as he watches the younger man sleep. Sasuke was even more adorable while he slept. After the big dinner, the two of them had gone back to his room and ended up talking. At some point, his brother had fallen asleep and Itachi just didn't have the heart to move him.
"Mmm." Sasuke murmurs as he burrows further into him.
"You just have to be impossibly adorable, don't you?" Itachi whispers as he kisses the slumbering Uchiha's head.
Sasuke's brows furrow as he hears something. Slowly, his eyes flutter open and he looks around in confusion. That's' when he sees Itachi and blushes.
"Did we, you know?" The raven haired man asks anxiously.
"No, Sasuke. We didn't have sex. If we had, you WOULD remember. Believe me, I can assure you of that much." Itachi tells him in amusement.
That was all it took for Sasuke to go from a light blush to the deepest blush that he had ever had in his life. He couldn't believe that the other man had actually said that. Actually, he could believe it. That didn't change the fact that it was embarrassing though.
"Noted. What time is it?" Sasuke asks.
"Mmm it's a little past seven in the morning. If you like, you can go back to sleep. You looked rather peaceful. I'm sorry that I woke you up." Itachi apologizes.
"It's tempting, but I probably should get up. Do you know where father and mother are?" Sasuke asks.
Itachi sighs and bites his lower lip. It was an unfamiliar sensation for him to be nervous, but he couldn't deny that he was. He didn't want to get Sasuke's hopes up, but he also didn't want to hide the truth from him.
"Father, didn't come home last night. I gave him a call, shortly after you fell asleep. He says that he had given mother a ride back to her hotel room and that they were going to try to discuss things further. I think that they felt that it would be easier to be frank with each other, without us watching their every move." He answers.
"Wait. He's still out?" Sasuke asks in shock.
"As far as I know yes. He said that it might take awhile and not to worry. Whatever you might think of father, I promise you that he is not a naturally violent man. I'd be more worried about his safety than mother's. Mother has a rather vicious left hook. If memory serves, I would place her at Jonin level." Itachi muses.
Sasuke blinks. That meant that his father and mother were out all night. Presumably, they were alone together. They were alone together in a hotel room. It didn't take a genius to figure out what might have happened.
"Do you think that they got back together?" He whispers.
"I don't know. It's possible. I know that father still loves mother. I'm not exactly sure how she feels about him, but the fact that she was willing to let him take her back to her hotel room does make me inclined to believe it's possible." The smoky eyed Dragon says.
The younger Uchiha tilts his head to the side as he considers his brother's response. Could it really be possible? Were their mother and father getting back together?
"Well anything's possible. Do you think that it's likely though?" Sasuke dares himself to ask.
"I'd say that there is at least a fifty percent chance that they spent the night together. I'm less certain what will happen afterwards, if they did." Itachi admits.
"Please don't make me regret this, but hold me. I don't know if I can handle not knowing." He murmurs.
Itachi smiles and lays back down with Sasuke. He quickly throws the blankets over them and wraps his arms tightly around the other man. That was one request that he would never have an issue granting. Holding Sasuke.
"I won't make you regret it. It's alright. Go back to sleep. I'll let you know, if anything happens." He whispers.
"Thank you." Sasuke yawns and he closes his eyes.
He knew that it was wrong, but Itachi was just so comfortable. He felt completely safe in his arms and cherished. Nothing was going to hurt him as long as he was with Itachi.
It was twisted and he knew that, but that didn't change the fact that Itachi's embrace soothed him. Once upon a time, he had rushed into his brother's room for comfort whenever he had a nightmare or a bad storm scared him. It had been innocent. Now things were different.
"You're welcome." Itachi says as he turns the lights back off.
He knew that Itachi wanted him to be his lover and his body was definitely open to the idea. It was wrong. They were brothers. Despite this, Sasuke still felt as safe today in Itachi's arms as he had when he was a small boy. There was something seriously wrong with him.
Meanwhile Mikoto was also waking up. Like Sasuke, she felt ridiculously comfortable. Unlike her youngest son, she knew why that was and that's what made her eyes flood open as memories of the previous night came flooding back to her.
Warning Implied Lemon
"Reminding me, that you kept a secret from me for two decades, isn't a particularly promising start." She muttered.
"You're right. This should be a much more promising start." He told her as he kissed her and pinned her against the wall.
Mikoto told herself that it was just one kiss. One kiss had lead to more though. It hadn't take long for them to find their way to the bed or for him to tear off her gown and his suit.
She really should have known better, but it had just been complete ecstasy. It had been years since she'd last been touched in such wonderfully wicked ways and Fugaku had always known exactly how to drive her to a beautiful insanity.
"You have no idea how much I missed you." He whispered as he kissed her again.
"I missed you too." She confessed as she returned his heated kiss and wrapped her legs around him.
The sensation of brushing up against each other so intimately, after so many years had caused them both to moan. It still amazed her how perfectly they fit together. It was as if no time had passed at all in that respect.
They made love over and over again. She lost count how many times they joined together. They were simply too ravenous for each other to stop. Every touch, every kiss, lick, and every caress just felt too good to resist. It had taken hours before they both finally fell asleep in each other's arms.
End of Implied Lemon
"Oh God. What have I done?" She whispers to herself in horror.
She had just slept with her ex husband. Her ex husband who was part of a secret criminal organization that had existed for hundreds of years. How could she have been so stupid?!
"Kitten, don't." Fugaku says simply as his eye slowly open and he traces his hand over the curve of her hip.
In his mind, last night had been pure bliss. Ten years was a long time. His memories of their time together were a pale comparison to the real thing.
Sadly, he knew that Mikoto wasn't going to be as eager to reconcile. Oh she still wanted him, that much was obvious. Mikoto could protests as much as she wanted to the contrary, but their bodies knew the truth. They were still made for each other. Unfortunately, he also knew that his former wife was going to feel tremendously guilty.
"Don't what?" She whispers, her lip already quivering.
Damn it. She was likely on the brink of tears over the moral crisis she was no doubt facing. The dark beauty had always been a kind woman. The more unsavory dealings of the Sharingan Dragons were just something that she wouldn't be able to condone.
"Don't run away again. I lost you once. I don't think that I could survive losing you twice. I know that this isn't easy for you, but you can't tell me that last night meant nothing to you. I love you and I know whether you want to admit it or not, you still love me as well." He murmurs as he places a gentle kiss to her shoulder and continues caressing her.
He knew that he wasn't fighting fair. Mikoto was a very sensual woman. She loved sex as much as he did. She also loved being caressed as much as he enjoyed doing the caressing. Mikoto had always been such a good Kitten. She loved to be petted and would purr so sweetly for him.
"Mmm th-at's not fair." She murmurs.
"I know that it isn't. I'm not leaving until you tell me that you'll at least consider giving me a second chance. I made you happy once, didn't I?" He asks.
"You did, but that was before I knew. I'm sorry. I just can't do it. I can't condone what the Sharingan Dragons do. This was a mistake. A beautiful mistake, but it was still a mistake." Mikoto says as she tries to wiggle out of his hold.
Fugaku wasn't having it though. He wasn't going to let her go this time. Not without a fight. He sighs as he tightens his grip around her waist. It wasn't enough to hurt her, but it was firm to put it mildly.
"What if I wasn't a Dragon anymore? Would you be willing to forgive what I did in the past then?" He asks.
Mikoto blinks and she stops moving. The mother of two was fairly certain that she had stopped breathing. She couldn't possibly have heard him right. Fugaku was offering to clip his wings?
"Do you really mean that? You'd completely cut off all ties to the Sharingan Dragons AND Sharingan Corp?" She whispers.
"It's not something that I would want to do. I love being a Dragon. It's part of my heritage, but I mean it. If it would mean that I would get you back, I would." He promises as he places soft kisses against her neck.
She pauses as she considers his answer. He was offering to give up a huge part of himself. It wouldn't stop the Sharingan Dragons from committing crimes though. It wouldn't erase what Fugaku had likely already done himself.
"Mmm could you st-op doing that, while I try to think?" She asks.
"I could, but I don't really want to. Besides, you seem to enjoy it." He says as he bites down lightly on her neck, causing her to moan.
"I do and that's the problem. I need to think clearly." Mikoto whispers and Fugaku stops his sensual teasing.
He watches her warily. He really didn't know what she was going to do. Fugaku didn't know what else he could possibly offer her to make amends. If this didn't work, she was likely going to leave again.
"Alright. You're right. That wasn't fair to distract you like that." He apologizes.
"As for your proposal, I don't know. The Sharingan Dragons would still exist and that doesn't change the fact that you kept a secret from me for years. How could I ever trust you to be honest with me when I know how sneaky you are?" His former wife asks.
"Mikoto, I made mistakes. I made a lot of large ones, but you know that I love you and I love our boys. I don't expect you to forget what I did, but I really don't see what the benefit out of making us both suffer is. You're playing the role of the Martyr and you don't have to do so. I'll stop. I mean it." He assures her.
She sighs. It was hard. Now he was offering her something very concrete. She couldn't realistically expect him to shut down the Sharingan Dragons. Madara and Izuna were also in charge of it. Even if Fugaku tried to do such a thing, he'd be placing a target on his back and they both knew it. Without Madara and Izuna's consent, this was the most that he could offer her.
"I need some time to think about it." She mumbles.
"Take all the time that you need." Fugaku says as he kisses her head.
Back at Amatersau, Madara and Izuna were in the midst of a heated discussion. The two topics of interest were obviously Mikoto and Tobirama. Unfortunately, neither of them knew what to do about either.
"You and Fugaku are still a pair of lovesick puppies after all these years. It's unbelievable!" Madara exclaims.
"You only say that because you've never truly been in love. Not everyone can be fully satisfied with just carnal relationships. Fugaku loves Mikoto and I love Tobirama. Perhaps our nephew will be able to reconcile with her. I know that I won't be able to with Tobirama. I'm not an idiot, Madara." Izuna whispers.
Madara sighs and embraces his brother. He wasn't like Fugaku and Izuna. Madara Uchiha was just not a man naturally wired for monogamy. Oh he never cheated. He had honor, but he let his lovers know that their relationship would only be a temporary one.
Most of them were more than fine with that arrangement. After all, they got to briefly enjoy a passionate affair, be lavished with gifts, and become famous for awhile. He had never had any real complaints. Sadly, his brother and nephew's love lives were far more complicated and tragic.
"I know that the feelings don't go away. Truly, I am sorry. I hate seeing you in such pain, but you know that it will never work. Izuna, he's a cop. You're a Dragon. That was a recipe for disaster from the start." He murmurs.
"I know. I've told my heart that a million times, perhaps a billion. It just refuses to listen. I will always choose our family over him though. As much as it hurts, family comes first." The other Uchiha says.
Madara nods approvingly. His heart did ache for his little brother. Izuna had never loved anyone the way that he loved that damn cop. He knew that much.
"That's very noble of you. I'm relieved that I only pursue the more carnal aspects of relationships. I can't imagine subjecting myself to what you and Fugaku do." He says with a chuckle.
"You mean that you're happy that you are promiscuous and unable to form permanent attachments to anyone outside your family." Izuna says.
Madara shrugs. He wouldn't say that he was unable to form attachments outside of his family. The elder man just didn't see the need to do so.
The CEO was perfectly content to get all the love and affection that he needed from his family and satisfy his physical needs with an endless series of flings. The flings were fun, but he never got emotionally invested in them. As long as it was consensual, who cared that he wasn't a monogamous person?
"Yes, I suppose that you could say that. Don't worry. It'll all work out somehow. What are we going to do about your former lover and Mikoto?" He asks.
"I don't know. He doesn't have proof of anything. I know that Fugaku didn't come home last night. I can only assume that they rekindled their flame. How long it will burn is anyone's guess." Izuna says with a sigh.
He couldn't imagine what Fugaku would do, if it burned out again. On some level, he was positive that Mikoto still cared for his nephew. It was likely that they had spent the night together, but he had no idea what would happen afterwards.
"Essentially, I believe you desire to see how events unfold. Is that correct?" Madara asks.
"For now, that is the most savory option. You're correct. That is my preference. Are you of a similar mind on this matter?" Izuna inquires.
"At the moment, I am inclined to agree. I must be honest though. I feel rather uneasy about all of this." He admits and Izuna nods in agreement.
He sighs as he glances out the window. It was such a beautiful day. The clear skies certainly didn't reflect the turmoil that was currently raging inside their family. It was almost as if nature was mocking them.
"I feel the same way." Izuna confesses.
Unbeknownst to Izuna and Madara, they weren't the only Uchiha brothers who were facing a moral dilemma. Sasuke had woken up once more and this time, it was Itach who was asleep. That fact caused the younger Uchiha to bite his lower lip.
"He looks so innocent." Sasuke mutters in amusement.
Innocent was certainly not a word that he had ever applied to Itachi Uchiha before. Sasuke couldn't deny the accuracy though. His brother looked almost sweet as he curled up into the blankets without a care in the world.
"I wish that it was as easy for me, as it was for you." He says as he caresses the slumbering man's cheek.
He knew it was wrong, but even now he felt drawn to Itachi. He was gorgeous. Itachi was intelligent. There was also the fact that it was obvious that their attraction was mutual.
Itachi had held him so protectively. There were real feelings there. Sasuke just wished that they were more platonic in nature, but he couldn't deny that they loved each other more than they should now. Sasuke didn't believe in lying to himself.
"And yet, that's exactly what I've been doing." He murmurs as he glances more at the beautiful man who was currently sleeping next to him.
He sighs and takes out his phone. He needed to talk to someone about this. He wasn't really sure how Naruto would take the whole him being in love with his brother thing, but maybe he could be vague.
Naruto, do you want to meet up later? I know I haven't been around a lot, but I have been catching up with my family. ~ Sasuke.
The raven haired man smiles when he sees that Naruto responded almost instantly. That was Naruto for you. The man never went anywhere without his phone.
Yeah! That'd be great! It's cool. I mean you haven't seen them in forever. When and where? ~ Naruto.
Sasuke pauses as he considers his answer. When would be a good time? Maybe for lunch. He still had an hour or two before that.
Lunch at the ramen shop? Meet you there at Noon? My treat. ~ Sasuke.
Oh boy! Free ramen! That sounds awesome! Yeah. I'll be there. ~ Naruto.
The youngest Uchiha snorts in amusement. He wished that the rest of the world was so simple. All it took to make the blonde happy was ramen. Damn. He was jealous of his friend's life.
Sounds good. I'll see you then. Bye. ~ Sasuke.
"Mmm who are you texting and what is so amusing about the conversation?" Itachi asks as he wakes up and stretches.
Sasuke takes a moment to admire the stunning sight. It was like a jungle cat or something. Itachi Uchiha was beautiful. There was just no getting around that undeniable fact.
"My friend Naruto. I offered to treat him to ramen for lunch and you'd think that I had given him the world. The man is obsessed with the stuff." Sasuke says.
"Mmm well I hope you have fun. It might be good for you to do something normal and take your mind off everything. I will call you, if something happens." Itachi says as he pulls Sasuke down for a kiss.
Sasuke's eyes widen. Unfortunately, his body responded before his mind caught up. Damn. Itachi was a good kisser.
Why?! Why did the man have to be his brother?! If it wasn't for that and the Sharingan Dragons, Sasuke wouldn't have any issue signing up for that exclusivity clause.
"Mmm yeah. It might be good for me. This place is crazy. It's like a completely different world and I still don't really know what to make of it." Sasuke admits, after breaking the kiss.
"It's different than most places, but I like it here. I'm happy here and I know that you can be happy here too. I can make you happy." Itachi says as he caresses Sasuke's cheek.
Sasuke didn't doubt that. He didn't doubt that at all. That didn't change the fact that they shared the same blood. It was still wrong.
He had to keep reminding himself of that fact. It was getting harder to care though. Itachi was just such a good kisser and had a way of making Sasuke feel like he was the center of his universe. It was an addictive combination.
"I know that you could. I just don't know if it's a good idea." He whispers.
"I look forward to replacing those shackles that society has placed on you with handcuffs." Itachi says simply.
Sasuke sputters. What the Hell?! He probably should have seen that one coming. No one was as outrageous as Itachi.
"You wish. If there are ever cuffs involved, I would be the one doing the cuffing." Sasuke informs him as he gets off the bed.
"Mmm I adore you, but you are a little delusional sometimes. You don't seriously think that you would be the one who would cuff me, do you? There is a fine line between confident and delusional." Itachi taunts him.
"You're such an ass, sometimes" Sasuke grumbles as he throws a pillow at Itachi.
Instead of smacking the elder Uchiha in the face, Itachi caught it. Damn him, Sasuke thought. Even his reflexes were perfect. Everything about him was perfect. It just wasn't fair.
"I'm certain that my ass occupies quite a bit of your thoughts. I'm flattered." Itachi retorts.
"You're so lucky that I have to meet Naruto in about an hour. I have to get going. I'll see you later. Maybe by then, you'll actually act normal for once." Sasuke mutters.
Itachi shakes his head in amusement. If nothing else, his baby brother was highly entertaining. The elder Uchiha knew that he would never be bored with Sasuke as his lover.
"What did I tell you about being normal?" He asks slyly.
"That's really not the point. I have to go. I'll see you later." Sasuke says as he walks off.
Itachi sighs as he watches Sasuke leave. Somehow, he'd get through to him. He knew that he was getting closer.
After all, they had shared the same bed. Sasuke had also returned his kiss. Surely, those were good signs. It was only a matter of time before he accepted the inevitable.
"It's still rather frustrating." He mutters.
Damn society's rules. First, they had cost him his mother. Now, they were trying to cost him the man that he loved. Well Itachi had never been one to give up easily.
He was bound and determined not to be denied what he wanted because of social norms. Somehow, he'd win over Sasuke and reestablish a relationship with his mother. He just wasn't sure show yet, but he would.
"After all, Uchihas never give up and neither do Dragons." He muses to himself.